Antec Solution SLK3000B ATX Super Mid-Tower without Power Supply (Black)

by Antec

Product Details

Product Manual [249kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 14.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 23.6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006OCZMQ
• Item model number: SLK3000B
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 7, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Most people expect to pay more for a quiet computer. But we believe you shouldn't have to pay through the nose just to protect your ears. So we created the SLK3000B. Its whisper-quiet design incorporates many of the features found in our award-winning Sonata case. And it can be yours for a gratifyingly low price. Now there's a healthy combination.

Features:

• TAC-compliant
• No power supply
• Drive rails for 5.25-inch drives
• 2 front USB 2.0 ports with shielded cables
• Removable Side Panels
• Removable Drive Cages for 3.5-inch drives
• 11 Drive Bays: front-accessible: 4 x 5.25-inch, 3 x 3.5-inch; internal: 5 x 3.5-inch with rubber grommets to absorb hard drive vibration
• Cooling capacity: up to 2 120mm fans: 1 rear (standard) 25mm thick; 1 front (optional) 25mm thick
• Fan Specs: RPM: 1200, CFM: 38.94, dB(A): 24.86
• Motherboards: up to standard ATX

What's in the Box
One tower case, screws and motherboard standoffs, an installation manual, and warranty information.

Product Description

Value Line ATX Super Midtower case, NO PSU, TAC equipped. Front 2 USB 2.0. Rear 1 120mm TriCool fan. 11 Drive bay total 4- 5.25 and 2- 3.5 front accessible, 5- 3.5 internal. Front 1 120mm Fan mount. ANTEC METALLIC BRONZE COLOR.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best cases I've ever had!, April 29, 2005

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John Bales (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Antec Solution SLK3000B ATX Super Mid-Tower without Power Supply (Black) (Personal Computers)

I just received my Antec SLK3000-B case and, while I haven't assembled my system yet, I'm quite impressed and ready to get started! Construction for the most part is outstanding. The case is one of the easiest I've owned to get into. Unscrew two thumbscrews on the back, click two buttons on the side and pull the side panel away. The inside is roomy and the floppy and hard disk bays are very easy to remove for installation of hardware. When out of the case, they give you more open space when connecting your motherboard. My only other observation on the inside concerns the 2nd shroud that directs air towards the processor. The shroud attached to the side panel is a good quality plastic - it looks and feels sturdy. However, the second shroud (with the flared end) that fits over it is flimsy plastic. I'm thinking it may need a little duct tape to ensure it stays firmly in place. Otherwise, this is one heavy steel case considering it doesn't contain a power supply yet. The lack of a PSU was the reason I purchased this case and I wish there was a larger selection of cases w/out PSUs. I am picky about the PSU I use and generally have to buy a case with PSU and then immediately replace it with the PSU of my choice. Seems a waste of money to have to pay for something you're just going to replace! Overall, I am completely happy with this case and I highly recommend it. While it may not be on the cutting edge of style, you get a sturdy case and can save a bundle of money which you can spend better parts to go into it! Ordering from Amazon.com rather than one of the large online computer parts stores saves you even more money - they charge around $15.00 for shipping while Amazon.com ships it free via FedEx Ground. I had it 3 days after it was shipped so unless you're in a big hurry, don't bother with the more expensive 2nd day or next day delivery.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice -- very nice, October 29, 2005

By 

Roger Foxtrot "RoFox" (Jacobus, PA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Antec Solution SLK3000B ATX Super Mid-Tower without Power Supply (Black) (Personal Computers)

An impressive, heavy-duty (but not too heavy) case.

Lots of room inside to play around, and the removable 3.5" drive bays are handy -- 2-bay external and 5-bay internal are separate, and work pretty smoothly.

The 5.25" external bays have little side pieces that are attached to the drive, then slide into the bay and click-lock into place. You take off the front cover to slide them in, by simply pressing in gently on the wierd-looking little 4-dot place on both sides of the front cover near the bottom -- the bottom pops loose, and then you lift out and up to release the hook-type thingies at the top. (Not terribly literate, but hopefully understandable.

The 3.5" internal bays all have rubber grommets and special spacer screws, that keep the drives isolated from the metalwork itself -- much less vibration that way -- nice.

Only (minor) gotchas are:

(1) Antec 120mm fan doesn't have speed sensor, but does have 3-speed switch (get a good Antec 120mm at Buy Dot Com for $8 shipped as of October '05 -- get 2 for back and front).

(2) Front door, while nicely built and solid, covers the external drives (floppy too), and covers the power and reset buttons. Solved that by carefully -- carefully -- bending the side of the door between the two hinges, so I could pop it off and put it away. Otherwise I know I'd break it someday.

Added a $40 Thermaltake 430W power supply -- also a really nice piece of hardware -- from a New Egg vendor.

Only problem now is that I've only got 2 3.5" bays left open -- but when you've got 860G of hard drive -- oh well.

Nice - nice - nice -- system up and running, and now with room and power to run cool and smooth -- try it -- good luck.

Update after months of use -- even happier -- heavy duty, runs very cool -- motherboard controls actually cut fan speeds by about 40-50% during use. Even with price increase (mine was on sale back them), it's still a good deal.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent midtower case, October 19, 2005

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M. Cha (NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Antec Solution SLK3000B ATX Super Mid-Tower without Power Supply (Black) (Personal Computers)

This case offers an excellent combination of features, quality and price that cannot be beat for $45.00. There is no PSU included, but most DIYers buy separate power supplies anyway, so this isn't a major worry.

Highlights:
* Easy opening side panel with tool-less screws
* Removable hard drive and floppy drive bays
* Included speed-adjustable 120mm fan
* 120mm fan mount in front (fan is not included), with washable filter, for excellent airflow to keep your hardware cool
* 80mm fan mount on side panel (fan is not included), to cool your computer even further
* Rubber-grommets on hard drive mounting points for quiet operation
* 2 front-mounted USB 2.0 ports
* Basic cabling is tie-downed
* An easy to ready, easy to use guide on the case
* All the screws and errata you need to get your system up and running quickly
* Website at Antec.com provides additional useful info if you need it

Lowlights (minor):
* Rubber feet are attached with cheap adhesive, rather than screwed in; they keep coming off
* Removing 5.25 front bay metal blockers is a pain and if you're not careful, you can cut yourself

All in all, an excellent case. I've modified mine to overlock an AMD FX-55 with air-cooling and SLI and I am very happy with the temperatures (although I have modified the side panel to cool the graphics cards better)